Stay Busy with Armon Sadler – Details, episodes & analysis

This week, Armon and Will Foster are joined by friends of the show Justin “J5” Davis and Kameron Hay to discuss the state of Hip-Hop in 2025 (3:18), Young Thug’s latest album ‘UY SCUTI’ and the internet’s reaction to the rapper’s past few months (21:40), and much more! Stay Busy with Armon Sadler⁠ https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/staybusypod⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod⁠ Armon⁠ https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/armonsadler⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Armon is joined by Ahmad Davis, Senior Artist Relations Manager at United Masters. The guys kick things off with a quick LUNCH BREAK - the state of the NFL season (5:02) - before diving into the CHAT - the ten year anniversary of Drake and Future’s ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ (10:04), Young Thug’s “I Miss My Dogs” (18:11), Hunxho’s ‘For Her 2’ (24:49), Cardi B’s ‘Am I The Drama?’ (32:23), and Ahmad’s thoughts on music in 2025 (42:19). For the BOARD MEETING (51:00), Ahmad talks about moving to New York, how he ended up at United Masters, what his role entails, how he envisions his career progressing, and much more! As always, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK, which going forward will only be available on Patreon - patreon.com/staybusypod Stay Busy with Armon Sadler⁠ https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/staybusypod⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod⁠ Armon⁠ https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/armonsadler⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to our Patreon for early access to all episodes and to catch an exclusive segment in which John talks about his podcasting journey, the evolution of the Imaginary Players brand, and working at UMG in the midst of the Drake-Kendrick Lamar beef and the ensuing lawsuits - ⁠patreon.com/staybusypod⁠ This week, Armon is joined by John Chery, Co-Founder of The Imaginary Players, a podcast, fashion brand, and event curation experience. The guys kick things of with a LUNCH BREAK - NBA Finals storylines (3:42) - and new music CHAT - dvsn signing with Jermaine Dupri (10:04), Clipse’s “Ace Trumpets” and GQ interview (18:28), Young Thug sending tarantulas to fans to promote his upcoming album (32:58), and John’s thoughts on music in 2025 (34:16). This week’s BOARD MEETING consists of a review of Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ and all of the discourse that followed (42:50). As always, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (1:10:06). SLIDE DECK Armon | "Be Okay” - Jacques Laine & ROHO John | “Trunks” by Nic Johnson Stay Busy with Armon Sadler⁠https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/⁠⁠https://twitter.com/staybusypod⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod⁠ Armon⁠https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/⁠⁠https://twitter.com/armonsadler⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are joined by Jamane Weekes, Owner and CEO of Lips Cafe in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. CHAT - Super Bowl halftime show, VERZUZ recap, Lucky Daye’s single ft Lil Durk, and Jack Harlow’s new track. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - Birthday Boy, Jameel Raeburn aka Meelz. SLIDE DECK - Wale - “Love Me Nina/Semiautomatic” (Jamane), Common x PJ - “Don’t Forget Who You Are” (Nic), India Arie - “Brown Skin” (Armon). READ MY LIPS - Jamane guesses what phrases Nic and Armon are mouthing to him. BOARD MEETING - Jamane’s come up, how a bad haircut lead him to create Lips Cafe, adjusting to the pandemic, why Lips is more than just a cafe, his suggested dishes/drinks and more. Be sure to follow Jamane at @jamane.weekes and Lips Cafe at @lipscafe__ Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all platforms! Tell a friend! Armon Sadler - @armonsadler Nic Earley - @nicearleymusic The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our second episode of Busy Black Business Month, you might as well consider it like when the Lakers played the Clippers in the same arena they shared for years. We brought in SaVon and Alex from "The Need To Know Podcast" for a classic episode. CHAT - Support for Isaiah Rashad, a deep dive on Roddy Ricch, music critique and "dickriding" artists, plus thoughts on Future's "Worst Day" and Jazmine Sullivan's 'Heaux Tales, Mo' Tales: The Deluxe'. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - Jameel Raeburn aka Meelz, send him some love for his birthday on February 17th!  SLIDE DECK - “Daughters” by Nas (SaVon), “Black" by Buddy ft. A$AP Ferg (Alex), “Black Superhero” by Robert Glasper ft. Killer Mike, BJ the Chicago Kid & Big K.R.I.T (Nic), “Black Boy Joy” by Daz Rinko (Armon, submitted by Steven Smith). NEED TO KNOW BASIS - The boldest thing a women has asked the guys, what one meal they would eat the rest of their lives, and what they wished grew on trees. BOARD MEETING - how did SaVon and Alex meet, the early stages of "The Need To Know Podcast," realizing what they created, transitioning hosts, working with the Joe Budden Podcast, Alex's production career, SaVon's experiences at HBO Max, and more. What a time with two amazing guys. The overarching theme is God telling us "Bigger, My Son."   Be sure to follow SaVon at @savonslvter, Alex at @balltillwefall and "The Need To Know Podcast" at @needtoknowpod   Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all platforms! Tell a friend! Armon Sadler - @armonsadler Nic Earley - @nicearleymusic The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black History is every day. This week we're joined by Founder and CEO of The Gumbo (publication focused on the intersection between Black History, Hip-Hop and womanhood) Nadirah Simmons (@hinadirah). CHAT - Anthony Hamilton v Musiq Soulchild, new music - Nicki Minaj x Lil Baby, 2 Chainz and Saba albums. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - Jameel Raeburn aka Meelz, Creative Director of RNC Radio Live, co-host of The A Show and The Lookout, curator and freelance writer. SLIDE DECK - "Optimistic" by Sounds of Blackness (Nadirah), "Anybody" by Burna Boy (Nic), "Black Girl Magic" by Che Lingo (Armon). BOARD MEETING - Nadirah talks growing up in New Jersey, attending Rutgers and all she was involved in, founding The Gumbo (@thegumbo) and emphasizing compensation for writers, some of her independent creative initiatives, and what she hopes to accomplish next.   Be sure to follow Nadirah at @hinadirah and The Gumbo at @thegumbo. Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all platforms! Tell a friend! Armon Sadler - @armonsadler Nic Earley - @nicearleymusic The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 3 of "Busy Sessions," Stay Busy with Armon Sadler welcomes Newburgh’s own Jacques Laine (@845jacques). We talk to Jacques about his Hip-Hop origins, representing the 845, his journey from debut project ‘Homecoming’ to recent release ‘Hope You See Me,’ NFTs, things he hopes to improve within his craft, and more. Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod  Armon Sadler - @armonsadler   Nic Earley - @nicearleymusic   The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January was a month of great content and guests, but the timing was right for the dynamic duo to return to form. CHAT - Spotify removing Neil Young's catalog for his stance against Joe Rogan, Kanye West reveals Drake wrote his setlist for the Free Larry Hoover Benefit concert and announces 'DONDA 2', Jazmine Sullivan announces 'Heaux Tales, Mo' Tales: The Deluxe', Ella Mai - "DFMU", Benny The Butcher ft. J. Cole - "Johnny P's Caddy", Babyface Ray - 'FACE', Kyle - 'It's Not So Bad', Amber Mark - 'Three Dimensions Deep', Nija - 'Don't Say I Didn't Warn You'. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - Devvon Terrell (@devvonterrell). SLIDE DECK - Latanya Alberto - "Futurity" (Nic), Digiannia - "Fuera de Control" (Armon). BOARD MEETING - A deep dive into Ted Gioia (@tedgioia) article "Is Old Music Killing New Music? and why is it such a significant yet fear-inducing reality for the industry. You don't want to miss this. Stay Safe, Stay Humble, Stay Busy. Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod Armon Sadler - @armonsadler Nic Earley - @nicearleymusic The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Penn (@ericpenn_ ) joins us in studio to discuss fatherhood, marriage, integrity with his pen, internal validation vs external recognition,  modern R&B, his upcoming project, and more before blessing us with an in-studio performance of "Sinking Sand" produced by Brandon Jhon (@iambrandonjhon).   Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod  Armon Sadler - @armonsadler Nic Earley - @nicearleymusic  The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artists, Stay Busy Nationwide is on your side as we welcome godmode co-founder Talya Elitzer (@godmode_music) into the Busyverse! CHAT - Silk Sonic Las Vegas Residency is a major look for Anderson .Paak, The GRAMMY's rescheduled to 4/3 in Las Vegas, reports on JAY-Z and Meek Mill spearheading effort to eliminate use of rap lyrics in court, Gunna beats the Weeknd for #1 spot on Billboard, new music talk - Yung Bleu and Ne-Yo drop the next best wedding song in "Walk Through Fire," Sabrina Claudio goes meta with "Put On Repeat," and Shenseea and Megan "LICK" takes. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - Devvon Terrell, the best TikTok follow. SLIDE DECK - Fam Lay ft. Pharrell - "Beeper" (Talya), Otis Kane ft. KALLITECHNIS - "Good Love" (Nic), Destin Conrad - "COLORWAY" (Armon). BOARD MEETING - Talya's experiences growing up in New York, her musical background, experiences working in the mailroom at labels, her side hustle becoming her main hustle in godmode, the intentionality in keeping a small roster of artists so they can focus on each of their efforts holistically, the true importance and aspects of artist development, and where godmode is going next. There is much to gain for everyone in music from this conversation. Stay Safe, Stay Humble, Stay Busy.  Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod Armon Sadler - @armonsadler Nic Earley - @nicearleymusic The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices